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Upstaff provides expert AI, Web3, software, and data engineers to drive business transformation and growth. We excel in solving complex technical challenges, scaling projects, and optimizing system performance through our curated engineering talent pool and in-house expertise. Upstaff, as a software...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hi there! We were expecting you!We are a nearshore software services and consulting company that partners with forward-thinking companies to achieve their business goals and accelerate growth in the digital age.We are seen as a lifelong partner for tackling any tech challenge...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2000, Radixweb is a global leader in AI-driven software, product engineering & digital transformation. With 25+ yrs, 650+ experts & 5,500+ projects for 3,000+ clients in 25+ countries, we deliver cloud & AI solutions across industries, driving innovation, agility & growth...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Single Point of Contact is a Managed Security Service Provider managing and resolving our clients network and security issues. We provide a 24-7 help desk and Servie Level Agreements guaranteeing we will begin resolution within a specified time...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Software Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a digital transformation consulting and software development company that delivers cutting edge solutions for global organizations and technology startups. Since 2000 we have been helping companies and established brands re-imagine their business through digitization...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Saratoga, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Savvycom is an AI-driven software development and IT consulting company founded in 2009, helping enterprises design, build, and modernize digital systems that deliver measurable business outcomes. Recognized as one of Vietnams Top 10 Digital Technology Companies, Savvycom partners with organizations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We specialize in building augmented teams tailored to our clients' needs. Nimble and pragmatic, we prioritize real teamwork and smooth collaboration without any red tape...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Software Development
- HR Outsourcing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cropsly is an innovative IT company specializing in mobile and web services. Our expertise has driven successful collaborations on major projects, particularly in Denmark and Germany, where we have contributed to notable work such as Drive One, Trafik Alarm, ParkOne, LocoNav and much more. We pride ourselves...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Zirakpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Discover unparalleled digital marketing solutions tailored to your needs at Uplumi Marketing. Our comprehensive suite of services, including SEO, paid ads, email marketing, and website building, ensures your online success. With expert strategies and cutting-edge techniques, we drive measurable results and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Timișoara, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kinetix serves as a reliable IT ally for small to medium-sized enterprises in Michigan, delivering cybersecurity, VoIP phone systems, and managed IT solutions. Our comprehensive services empower businesses to leverage IT for enhanced profitability...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pharoscion is a cloud and analytics based Digital Transformation company serving globally. Since January 2018, it's helping startups, businesses & enterprises in their tech, branding & marketing related requirements with the help of digital technologies, in-house built products and trustable services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Capaciteam in Dublin, Ireland, is a cool company that's great at making custom software and hooking you up with awesome IT folks. They do all kinds of stuff like web and mobile development, cloud work, design, data management, quality assurance, project management, and more. With over ten years of doing their...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
AppVin Technologies excels in designing, developing, and implementing IT solutions tailored for startups, small businesses, and established enterprises. As a premier software development company, we deliver top-notch technology solutions to drive business success. Partner with AppVin Technologies to leverage...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Leiden, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WNC (WeNoCode) is a product-driven AI and software company. We design, build, and ship AI agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation, alongside full-stack web, mobile, and desktop apps. Unlike pure consultancies, we run our own products Atflow, Base, Alternative Auth, AdCrier, and more so clients get a...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Intertech is a company specializing in various IT services, offering expertise in planning, architecture, design, implementation, development, quality assurance, testing, version control, documentation, and deployment of software projects...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- IT Services
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- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We focus on understanding your unique needs and pain points and turning your app concept into a profitable application. Our AppTube team consults with you on the product specifics to ensure we comprehend how to unleash your brand identity and reach your objectives. We're committed to continuously providing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
3Hold Technologies is a consulting firm specializing in SAP functional and technical services, cloud solutions, and managed services. Backed by former CIOs, we help businesses unlock the full potential of AWS and SAP with speed, clarity, and measurable value...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $68/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help companies fill the SAP skills gaps they desperately need. Whether youre wrestling with a key SAP knowledge holder departure, not having enough BASIS personnel, unable to affor full time on-site consultants, neding coverage for Weekends and Public Holidays, or spread so thin no one can take a vacation...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a collection of hardcore technology enthusiasts whose brains are wired for business. We're as much about designing for conversion on the front end as we are about engineering for scalability on the back end. Form and function. Style and substance. That's who we are...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Icicle technologies is building web and mobile apps for startups and enterprises since 2004. Specialized in Ruby on Rails, Elixir and Javascript technologies...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We reduce the friction of getting paid for your products and services online. With custom designs that are proven to be effective, we add value to your business using technology. Make your product easier to buy than your competitions...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- SEO
- ERP Consulting
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Laguna Niguel, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Halcyon Technologies IT Professional service is committed to undertake projects based on technology competence and know-how abilities. Halcyon Technologies strive to improve your capability, help you achieve your objectives in minimum time possible, in a cost effective way and by providing a well responsive...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
OutsourcingDev is your expert partner in outsourcing services. Founded by a seasoned data Engineer, we offer customized and high-quality solutions. Our comprehensive services cover the entire development lifecycle, and we specialize in assembling dedicated development teams for seamless collaboration...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Aither Technology is an offshore software development company with US based sales and management. We have hands-on experience in developing, managing and delivering technology solutions globally...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zivanta Analytics is an IT and big data analytics company that empowers businesses with data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology solutions. By leveraging advanced analytics and IT expertise, the company helps organizations optimize performance, enhance decision-making, and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Equipped with expert, full-stack, agile teams, we help agencies, corporations and start-ups innovate and scale. And we do it on your terms, be it on the front lines or as a behind-the-scenes partner...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help you imagine, create, engineer and run digital solutions that transform how you connect with your customers and grow your business. Through our digital consulting services, we partner with you to iterate and build digital solutions that bring you faster speed-to-market capabilities and stronger...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
EPhost, Inc. is a San Diego website design and hosting company. We have been providing web hosting, web design and dedicated server hosting to businesses nationwide for over 22 years...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Sunvera Software builds innovative and intelligent chatbot solution, mobile, and web applications to help small and mid-sized companies improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing company costs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Computer Solutions offers an array of information technology products and services primarily to the South Texas region...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sourcetoad is an award-winning enterprise application development firm, specializing in cruise and hospitality solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
With Sphere, it’s never just about the project at hand. It’s about building trust and enabling your long-term success. We meet you where you are, embed our people with yours, and share our expertise, skills and passion every step of the way...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Techigai is a global IT consulting and services firm...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
DataSunrise Inc is a Database & Data security software company. DataSunrise offers homogeneous database security experience in heterogeneous database environments in cloud and on-prem...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
We provide our clients with infinite scaling and very quick feature delivery times...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Click Video LLC specializes in crafting immersive digital media experiences tailored for government agencies and corporations. Trust us to engineer dynamic digital experiences that captivate audiences and elevate your organization's presence in the digital realm...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a development agency working at the intersection of design and technology. We identify and implement tailored solutions to elevate your online presence to new heights. Anywwwhere was born out of the shared passion of two freelancers for the digital world. After spending three years in the United...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Châteaubriant, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are proud to collaborate with companies of different sectors and sizes. We collaborate with our clients to achieve their objectives and overcome technological challenges in a highly competitive and demanding market. We are always committed to providing you with innovative solutions and high quality...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Big Data Analytics
- IoT
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
OpsChugex Technologies Inc. is a Canadian technology engineering company helping organizations modernize how they build and run production systems. We design AWS and Azure cloud environments, automate infrastructure and delivery, engineer Kubernetes platforms, develop APIs and applications, strengthen...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
75way Technologies is a technology-driven software development company helping startups and enterprises build smart, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in AI Agent Development services, IoT Development, Blockchain, Web & mobile App development services in USA...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Jacinto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sparktopus is a global IT services and consulting firm specializing in web design, web development, mobile app development, AI integration, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Las Vegas-based NV Software Developers craft bespoke software solutions that empower businesses of every scale to thrive. With a proven track record of delivering over 1,000 projects for globally renowned brands, we combine innovation and precision to develop custom software that aligns seamlessly with your...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Acromático, we specialize in taking businesses into the digital realm. Located in CDMX, we're a web development agency driven by a passion for programming and design. Our expertise lies in e-commerce, where we excel as Shopify Experts and Klaviyo Masters...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Benito Juárez, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
In a digital world, we're the artists and architects. From weaving web wonders to app artistry, and from cinematic captures to branding brilliance - we're the magic behind your digital dreams. Let's create, innovate, and captivate together!...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- I'billin, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ImagiNET Ventures, based in Chennai with a branch in Dubai, has been transforming innovative ideas into digital solutions since 2006. With over 1,450 successful projects, we specialize in custom software development, mobile apps, web design, eCommerce, digital marketing, branding and IT solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Toronto-headquartered AI-native custom software company modernizing legacy systems and building new products for Ryanair, Philips, Gen Digital and York University. 10+ years, 300+ projects, 2× faster delivery...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RBA Group stands as a prestigious nationwide digital and technology consultancy, with a distinct focus on CRM consulting as a prominent service...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Wayzata, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We specialize in delivering robust, end-to-end cybersecurity solutions designed to protect businesses from evolving digital threats. Our services are tailored to safeguard your people, processes, and technology while ensuring compliance with industry best practices...
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- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Navsoft has spent 26 years building custom software and AI solutions for complex, large-scale organizations. Today, we work with Fortune 500 companies across 33 countries, with a team of 400+ engineers and specialists...
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- ERP Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
You dream it, We build it. Over 600 websites and 100 + apps built, emphasizing quality, reasonable pricing, and fast delivery...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Gatineau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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AWS Consultant Hiring Guide
What is an AWS consultant?
An AWS consultant is a professional that has specialized expertise in various areas of cloud computing.
They are certified experts who can build, implement, migrate or manage cloud systems and applications on Amazon Web Services cloud platform.
These are architects, engineers and developers who have undergone extensive training with Amazon and have attained an AWS certification, being able to navigate the vast range of Amazon Web Services suite.
AWS consultants have a broad skill set in different cloud computing fields such as architecture, network design, DevOps, development and more.
They use their expertise within the ample spectrum of AWS services to provide guidance and support to enterprises in order to improve their cloud-related strategies.
AWS consultants have the capabilities to help businesses of all sizes migrate their databases to the AWS cloud and ensure the proper implementation of AWS infrastructures.
They can effectively implement AWS technologies and identify which package of products best suits your business needs.
Therefore, AWS consulting partners come with hands-on experience in designing, deploying and managing cloud architecture systems on AWS that your in-house team doesn’t have access to.
What types of AWS products can AWS consultants help you implement?
Amazon is a powerhouse when it comes to cloud services and cloud hosting, but implementing their products isn’t an easily managed task.
AWS consultants are highly-trained to provide effective implementation for the different types of AWS products the platform has to offer.
Amazon Web Services is a widely adopted and secure cloud platform, offering a broad set of cloud computing services and products that organizations or individuals can use through the AWS platform.
Amazon is the biggest cloud computing company in the world, followed by Microsoft (Azure), IBM and Google. AWS is a subsidiary of Amazon.com and its services bring in a sizable amount of the company’s earnings.
As the leading cloud service provider, AWS controls 33% of a $100 billion cloud market. However, according to Statista, AWS ranked second as the cloud provider of choice for organizations around the world in 2019.
Amazon Web Services provides a huge range of products to its customers. The suit of services and features constantly expands and greatly extends the typical infrastructure services like compute power, database storage or analytics.
Here are some of the product categories offered by AWS that consultants can help you implement:
- Compute (elastic cloud compute)
- Storage
- Database
- Migration
- Networking & Content Delivery
- Developer Tools
- Management Tools
- Media Services
- Machine Learning
- Security
- Identity & Compliance
- Mobile Services
- AR & VR
- Application Integration
- Customer Engagement
- Business Productivity
- Desktop & App Streaming
- Internet of Things
- Gaming Development
- AWS Cost Management
- And More
Scalability is a key attribute of AWS and the company is quick to promote its ability to serve the needs of websites with large audiences, major data and security demands.
A few examples of companies using Amazon Web Services to power their business include:
- Netflix - One of the earliest (and most demanding) users of AWS, Netflix eventually made the decision to go “all-in” on AWS and closed their last data centers in 2015.
- Pinterest - The popular image bookmarking site uses AWS to handle huge amounts of daily traffic and data.
- The Financial Times - This respected business news publisher uses Amazon Redshift for data warehousing.
- IMDb - The popular database site for information about everything movie and TV-related uses Amazon Cloudfront as a content delivery network (CDN) to give users powerful, fast search experience.
How much do AWS consulting services cost?
The cost of AWS consulting services depends greatly on the specialists’ level of expertise.
In other words, the more certifications an Amazon Web Service consultant has, the higher the cost.
Amazon offers four role-based certifications in specific disciplines including: cloud practitioner, architect, developer, and operations.
Each role offers increasing levels of expertise, beginning with foundational, moving to associate and professional.
There are also a handful of specialty certifications that are add-ons to the role-based certifications. Specialty certifications include big data and advanced networking.
So, the hourly rates vary depending on the AWS consultants’ certifications and skills.
An entry-level AWS consultant charges between $35 and $50 per hour. Experienced consultants have an hourly rate between $125 and $200.
Proficient AWS consultants with specialized certifications can charge up to $250 per hour.
The costs listed are for US-based specialists. Naturally, the pricing structure varies according to the location.
In Europe, experts charge below $50 per hour or even less for their AWS consulting services.
An AWS consulting company can provide you with different consultants specialized in multiple areas of AWS to serve your particular cloud needs.
Therefore, companies in the USA take projects valued between $10,000 and $25,000, with the more high-end ones charging up to $50,000.
Why hire an AWS consulting partner?
AWS consulting partners are highly-skilled in providing guidance on the efficient methods for cloud migrations, deployments or optimization.
Here are the key reasons why you should hire AWS consultants for your business:
Reason #1: Revenue Growth
64% of enterprises and 68% of SMBs choose AWS for their cloud application needs. [Lenovo]
It gives businesses the opportunity to set up a system of best practices that help in data migration and workload efficiency and also reach out to larger audiences.
Working with an AWS consulting company can accelerate revenue growth and increase customer retention.
Reason #2: Data Migration
Amazon Web Services consultants build intricate systems and create pathways to ensure the data of your company is accurately and successfully moved to the cloud.
They assess applications and design reliable infrastructures that can handle the influx of data and continue to grow as your data does.
These cost-effective strategies can streamline your business operations and overall structure.
Moreover, it allows you to engage with customer data in a way that is highly impactful for the future of your business.
Reason #3: Strategic Planning
AWS consulting companies have access to various data analytics platforms and can design analytics applications in the cloud to garner insights for your company.
With this valuable data, they can create strategic and data-based plans to tackle your ever-growing business concerns.
They can develop reliable architecture and protocols to keep your data protected and handle any event that might hit your system.
AWS consultants do more than just build systems or transfer data and workloads. They think strategically and craft comprehensive plans for cloud products and business operations to put your business on the fast track to success.
Reason #4: Business Problem Solutions
AWS consulting companies have teams of certified experts with deep knowledge of cloud computing systems.
They can provide valuable insights into the business world and understand the impact an effective cloud storage system has on overall day-to-day business.
These experts can identify specific business problems and outline effective solutions to help your company thrive.
Being experienced in helping previous clients navigate their cloud challenges, AWS consultants can design a holistic plan to ensure you overcome any cloud obstacles.
How to choose the best Amazon web services consultant?
Considering the competition within the industry, it might be hard to choose the best AWS consultants for your company.
Consider these factors when looking to partner up with an AWS consulting company:
#1 Skill Set And Experience
According to their certifications, AWS consultants have different skills in various areas of cloud computing.
Depending on your needs and business goals, be sure to select a partner with the right type of expertise.
The best AWS consulting companies have years of experience and solid reputations serving for brands across all industries.
Be sure to ask them if they have worked with similar clients or if they have performed many migrations up to that point.
It’s key to choose an AWS consulting partner capable of executing cloud migration successfully.
Beyond experience, also try to get a sense of the company’s reputation.
What do people say about them online? What do the employees say on Glassdoor? Ask for references so you can speak directly to clients about their own experiences with the company.
#2 Technical Support
AWS consulting companies have the talent, tools and resources to provide maintenance, monitoring and testing to your cloud databases.
They must be able to offer constant technical support to ensure your data and workflow is running at their max potential.
The best Amazon Web Services consultants offer round the clock monitoring and support to identify and manage issues before they become catastrophes.
It’s important that you’re constantly checking these infrastructures. Thys, you need a team of dedicated professionals who are making it their number one priority to minimize downtime and take pressure off of you.
If you want to ensure that your business is carefully taken care of, you should look for a vendor that will assign a dedicated manager to your account.
They will act as your point person, available to answer questions and help provide solutions.
#3 Data Protection
According to Cisco, cloud data usage is rising, set to triple by 2021. And with it, a growing number of cloud security threats.
All online systems need an in-depth security system to prevent attack and data loss at every step of the way, from data storage to website backends and beyond.
You need to select an AWS consultant that uses the right tools to integrate security systems to constantly keep your data safe and protected.
#4 Team
AWS consulting firms have teams of dedicated professionals with AWS certifications which aligns them as industry leaders and experts.
With this certification comes a thorough, firsthand experience and access to innovative technologies and trends that can benefit your business.
Implementing many AWS products is a technical process that requires skilled experts, but the process won’t be fruitful if the team doesn’t work effectively.
Proper account management ensures that timelines are adhered to and goals and deliverables are met.
Be sure to choose an AWS consulting partner who understands what your needs are and will assign an account manager who can work closely with your team.
Moreover, don’t underestimate the importance of culture fit and the ability to build solid relationships with your provider.
What questions to ask AWS consultants?
Before choosing an AWS consulting company, make sure to figure out if they have the experience and expertise to handle your workflow.
Ask them these questions:
- What is your experience with AWS products and services, apart from the most popular ones?
- Have you worked with other clients in our industry?
- What are the biggest threats to our infrastructure?
- What are your AWS certifications and how long have you had them?
- How much do your services cost? Do we have to pay more for extra support?
- How have you helped brands and businesses grow in the past?
- How will you monitor, track and report on performance?
- What security measures will you integrate?
- How quickly can you prep a database for development?
- Where can we access out data?
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